Forget anything Uncanny or X-Men at least for me...

I really was hoping this would be a long series that would last for me but no I think this issue turned me off for good. My biggest beef is the art changing so much, the artist in the beginning was superb I thought but now they keep changing too where it has no consistency at all.

Modern comics really are garbage and to the ones that aren't as bad they are still a chore to read when you want to stick with them. For example, I started reading the 1998 Iron Man run written by Kurt Busiek and drawn by Chen. Now I won't claim it too be the best comic EVAH! However it is in a masterclass in itself. In two days I read 25 issues and an annual without getting tired of it. Getting ready eventually to read 64 more issues of it.

Iron Man 1998 unlike this crap called Uncanny X-Men is consistent throughout those 25 issues I've read, even the worst issues were still entertaining. The romance and flings Tony has feel real and gives you a glimpse into him as a man. Whereas in Gail Simone's romance between Rogue and Gambit it feels like a cheap attempt at fanfiction or at best cliche fans service (is there a difference Idk?).I am not learning anything new about Rogue or Gambit through there love in this series, nothing significant that effects the story dramatically at all.

This whole issue especially was so drab and stupid and you know what I'm sick of every woman character having a beef with some male lead for reasons that is not explained. I get it everyone hates Scott now but honestly I think its stupid. I like Scott Summers, I think he's a good character that deserves respect but no he is getting the Captain America treatment in current comics. Cap is also being treated like used toilet paper in comics that should "know his place" when "DA STRONG WAHMEN COMEZ IN DA PANEL DUH!!"

I gave this garbage another chance even after that horrendous abomination called issue #6 but that's it! more

So.. that was a pointless arc. The art was especially rough - Rogue's face was all over the place.

The characterization is spot-on, with authentic voices and engaging inner dialogues that capture the heart of the characters. The stunning artwork brings Rogue’s emotions to life better than I’ve seen as of late, and the atmospheric details are breathtaking.

Exploring this previously uncharted timeframe adds much-needed depth to Rogue’s story, making it a treat for true fans. This comic beautifully enriches her character and offers a fresh perspective on her journey. more

As excited as I was to get a story to fill in the blanks here, I think my expectations weren't as sky-high for this series before its release; but after reading the first issue I'm absolutely hooked. Tim Seeley's Rogue is so genuine and such a refreshing read on her character right now, and Lavina & Rosenberg's art and colors are FANTASTIC--Rogue isn't just drawn for cheesecake (though when she is, it's still great!) and her expressions really shine through and draw you to her emotions rather than state of dress. I can't overstate how much I love her characterization in this issue, this Rogue is vulnerable and spunky and raw, and I'm looking forward to how this run fills in the blanks of this story, and the foundation of her relationship with Magneto.
So far, I can't recommend this series enough to people, and I have a feeling the rest of the issues will live up to the hype I'm getting from this one. more

Amazing.

The artwork is gorgeous. Reading this first issue hits all the nostalgia buttons. Nearly all the variant covers are a must have!

If you're a Rogue fan, this is the comic for you. She is well-written and personality is believable as being truly the character of Rogue - unlike the Uncanny series.

There are some funny moments too. This comic already sold out within a week and Marvel is currently reprinting more.
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Une des meilleures séries X Men du moment, Rogue:Savage Land est une parfaite réintroduction au personnage qu'est Rogue. Que vous ayez lus les premiers numéros ou que vous soyez novice à l'univers de Marvel, Tim Seeley nous fait découvrir une version incroyablement humaine de l'héroïne aussi tourmenté qu'espiegle que represente Rogue; la protagoniste titulaire. Tout celà sans compter au trait très expressif de l'artiste Zulema Scotto, ayant déjà de l'expérience en tant que partenaire dessinatrice de Seeley avec la série Hexware. Ensembles, ils réussissent a créer une ambiance dynamique et pleine d'émotions dans Rogue:Savage Land.
On y trouve ici une exploration nécessaire du personnage qui, ces derniers temps, commençait à flâner entre des interprétations insipides, stéréotypées, voire même cruche. Faut dire qu'il en est devenu difficile de séparer l'héroïne doté d'un passé indépendante, de son Beau aux yeux rouges (voir avant la création de son amant "rat des marécages" typiquement playboy et trompeur mais auquel le mystère ne fait que cacher un vide béant auquel les fantasmes du lecteur; souvent masculins, comblent une absence pointée de profondeur). Les cieux soient louées, nous avons ici une opportunité rare de voir Rogue rayonner de sa propre force de caractère! Autant espérons que cette tendance continue, bien qu'elle ne semble être que peu probable. more

This first issue of Sentinels was impressive. As in the Infinity comic, Alex Paknadel captures Omega Red’s voice and personality very well, and he does a good enough job setting up the Sentinel characters, even if it did take me a bit to differentiate between them all.
The world-building was well done too. Paknadel is pulling no punches when it comes to the darkness that is Greymalkin prison, and it is incredibly tragic what we see happening to the mutant prisoners behind closed doors. The Sentinels too are victims in their own way, as the leaders behind this project start to show with their dialogue, but the characters just don't know it yet.
This was a good solid start to a mini that people shouldn't be afraid to check out. The title may be Sentinels, but there is a lot of themes being explored here that make the story worthwhile to read. more

I was surprised by how good this was. I expected a typical empty calorie spinoff mini series but this actually had some nutrition. I enjoyed the individual unique team members, their dynamics, and how they were written. The art was quite good too. I hope this is given the chance to run for a while, there seems to be plenty of meat on the bone for this story.

I was a tad apprehensive when this title was first announced. It was probably the furthest from what I expected an early X-Men series to be about. I really didn’t know what to expect going into this issue but after reading this a few times now, I can confidently say @alexpaknadel has produced one of the smartest stories of this young era.

The beauty is in how he subverts the typical mutant story structure & introduces new POVs outside our usual X-Men crew that allow for unique narrative opportunities. Similar to X-Force #1, we quickly realize just how expendable our main characters are, but Paknadel dives further into the impact this realization has on the psyche of individuals who realize they’re just a number within a military industrial complex. The series is set up to answer several intriguing questions regarding self-autonomy & if it’s possible to truly be in control of your own existence. Due to the brilliant writing, I had a deep sense of feeling sorry for the main characters by the end of the book, as they’re just as much victims themselves even though we know they’re carrying out heinous acts against mutants.

Beyond the philosophical aspects, Paknadel gave us a well-paced & balanced debut issue that included everything from a suspenseful, action-packed opening scene to world-building that provided backstory on the Sentinel program to character backgrounds that imbued a level of humanity & emotional resonance.

Justin Mason matches the tone perfectly with a 90s-style artistic grittiness that is equal parts harsh and beautiful. The sentinel suits look great & the action panels are detailed without being gratuitous. Federico Blee’s colors& Travis Lanham’s lettering are both clean but understated & let the story thrive naturally.

Overall, the level of nuance executed in this book across all aspects is impeccable. You could easily walk away from this book thinking it’s just a war story and asking “why should I care about random soldiers?” But I’d urge anyone who came away with that to give this a re-read & look beyond the surface. I’d also recommend Paknadel’s From The Ashes Infinity comic to provide additional backstory.
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This crossover was such a bad idea. Put the nail in the coffin for me with Uncanny. Also, this inconsistency with art has become really annoying. I feel like Marvel's greedy tactics are starting to really show so it's time for me to move on to something where I feel people don't make decisions based on just wanting to sell more comics. There really is no point in having 18 issues a year and having a crossover every few months...I prefer quality over quantity and spectacle... more

This issue was so incredibly disappointing. The end of the Raid story arc was a terrible travesty that didn't have to be, but yet this entire issue sacrifices character for the sake of plot. The two teams have to be put at odds, and so that happens regardless of the events going on around them, and barely anyone besides Scott and Rogue say anything despite their own stakes in the events that are taking place here. The X-men flounder terribly here, not acting like the heroes they should be and leaving this event with less than they came with, leaving humiliated and divided even though what they saw inside of that prison should have caused them to put their differences aside to save the poor prisoners trapped inside. This was a very disappointing issue. more

This is one of the worst finales to a so-called "event" I have ever read. In the end, nothing happens or changes, the main character of Rogue acts weirdly out of character, and aside from a small number of decent character moments among the supporting cast, there was nothing of substance or note. I can't even make a longer review because there's just nothing to talk about.

I will admit, I came into this issue not really knowing what to expect from this story, what sort of things there were to tell about Rogue during her time in the Savage Land that we didn't get to see before, but I was thoroughly impressed with this story.
Tim Seely captures Rogue's inner voice very well, and shows how well he understands her character as she shows her inner strength against great odds, from just surviving the dangers of the Savage Land, to battling the crippling loneliness and isolation that she had to face during that time. There is one scene in particular where she relies on the positive memories of the people she had previously absorbed to help her through the difficult times, and it was very well handled.
The art too was phenomenal. Zulema Lavina captures each character beautifully and shows how dangerous the Savage Land is through her artwork. The villains who appear are very unnerving creatures to look at, while all the human characters look amazing.
If anyone out there is thinking this book is just about Rogue and her damaged clothes, think again. There is so much depth and consideration given to her character here and I think everyone would do well to not judge a book by its cover and pick this up. Rogue is handled very well here and I am now looking forward to what comes next for her in this story arc. more

The finale to this story arc is simply incredible. The story crafted by Alex Paknadel is easily Omega Red’s greatest story, and the writing and art fires on all cylinders in this final chapter. There are several sequences of action that are both brutal and beautiful as Omega Red makes the decision to avenge a terrible crime that his village tried to cover up. The art captures these moments very well and gives us a very good impression of the violence Omega Red is able to unleash when an injustice is done.

The story also provides us with more commentary from Arkady, and the moment that he makes the decision to put on his uniform again is incredibly poignant, while also being a necessary decision. Arkady takes on the role of avenging angel in this final chapter and he does not hold back against the people who committed this terrible crime. The violence is not senseless nor misguided either, rather, it comes off as almost biblical as he punishes the perpetrators of the crime while leaving everyone who is innocent completely unaffected.

When all is said and done, Arkady is faced a bit of a sad but fulfilling meeting at the end of this story that serves as an end cap to this journey Omega Red has been on. The moment provides us with a final look at Omega Red’s character and it's surprisingly tender and sweet. The tease at the end promises Omega Red’s story will continue in Sentinels, so this story serves as a perfect lead-in to that and should be on anyone's reading list if they plan on getting that story.

This was a wonderful conclusion to Omega Red's story and a real special masterpiece that gives readers a look at the man who has been a mystery for so long. I cannot recommend this story enough and hope that this is just the beginning for more Marvel projects featuring Omega Red in the spotlight. more

The second issue of this story arc is a wonderful continuation of the story that was set up in the first issue of this arc. Arkady’s inner thoughts continue to be deep and revealing -- giving readers a sense of the terrible life he experienced and showing us his melancholy spirit. His inner monologue continues to be a facinating read and Paknadel does a very good job bringing those thoughts to life and giving us that peek into his character.

But Arkady’s trip home is not one without conflict, as this issue sets Omega Red on a hunt to solve a mystery involving someone from his past -- a mystery that leads to a terrible betrayal by the end of the issue. It ends on quite the cliffhanger, as readers are left wondering not only how Omega Red will survive, but what he will do to respond to the discoveries he made about the people of his village. The exploration of Arkady’s background and the people he knew in the past continues to flesh him out and provies readers with some idea of how growing up in this place affected him. There are also a few instances where we get to see Omega Red's dark humor on display and readers will probably get a chuckle or two out of a few things he says in this issue.

Another solid entry in this exploration of Omega Red’s character.

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For more than 30 years, Omega Red has been a rather mysterious character in Marvel Comics. Only ever getting teases of his background -- mostly by characters with their own dubious motives or by people who only ever saw him as a villain -- there was much about Omega Red that readers just didn't know. In the start of this story arc, the curtain is peeled back a bit and for the first time, we get to see the story from Omega Red’s point of view, getting to read his own actual thoughts and seeing him in a normal situation and setting. He's going home.

Alex Paknadel does a very good job of capturing Arkady’s voice and inner thoughts as we see him make his journey back to his native village. We see how Arkady interacts with people in a more normal setting where he isn't acting as an antagonist and the story really does a great job of humanizing Arkady and showing that side of him that readers never really got to see before now. Arkady is written as his own person with his own thoughts, feelings and ways of interacting with others and dealing with the various conflicts and changes that come in his life. The flashbacks also help with this, giving us a real look at how Omega Red views himself and the death-like powers he was born with.

I strongly recommend this story arc for anyone who has ever wanted to get to know Omega Red as a character in his own right. It's the start of an amazing story that fleshes out a character who has been in desperate need of some deeper exploration of who he is and what his place in the world is. For anyone who wants to know more about Omega Red or is a fan of the character, this story is for you. It is easily one of the best stories ever written about him. more

This is another set-up issue as the Sabretooth War prepares to enter its finale. The art, as always, is really good and serves the story well.

Not much happens in this issue. The best highlight was the contrast in mindset shown between Sabretooth and Wolverine at the beginning of the issue, showing the difference in not only how they view life, but in how different their lives turned out, with Logan having positives in his life to fight for, and Sabretooth's life being filled with nothing but tragedy. It's a nice contrast, and the way the pages are laid out helps sell this difference between the characters.

The full cast of X-Force makes their appearance in this issue to begin their involvement in the finale, and Logan spends most of the issue retrieving an item he had stored away for Doomsday. With two issues left, everything is now set to jump into an epic fight to the finish. Let's hope the story delivers on this front. more

Laura took the lead in this issue and was the strongest part of this issue. Thought bubbles do a lot to show her mindset and how she translates the information she receives from her senses.

The rest of the issue isn't as strong, despite having a fight between Sabretooth and Wolverine. The fight between the two characters falls flat with Sabretooth using others to fight his battle for him. The major change done to Graydon Creed is hard to swallow as well, him turning into a cyborg doesn't seem to fit his character well, and neither does the new name he gives himself. more

We're now in the last stretch of the Sabretooth War, and things definitely start to pick up in this issue. Logan is mind-controlled into working alongside Sabretooth in this issue, but it's done in a rather organic and interesting way, making him believe he's back in his past and back to being old Team X pals with Creed. The art does a very good job to convey this plot point, as we get to see both reality and what Logan sees.

Kid Omega is also a surprisingly pleasant part of the issue. He brings snarky comments that serve to rile Sabretooth up a bit and he does find a way to help Logan a bit, even though it does seem too little too late given how the issue ends.

The Exiles also get a chance to appear, and like the earliest issues, there is no holding back on the violence. No character is safe as we see members of that team die at the hands of Sabretooth. Laura also gets a short time to shine as there is a small cut to her experience as Sabretooth's captive.

The only thing that drags the issue down is Sabretooth's plan to depower Wolverine. Not only is this plot point ruined by the fact that we know this has to be undone for the Fall of X events that occur after this series (the release schedule for these books took the stakes out of a lot of stories by revealing the fates of certain characters before their stories end) but also, this exact scheme was done by Sabretooth years ago, so as a long-time reader of Wolverine comics, it's disappointing to see a retread of an old beat like this. more

We have reached the end of both X-Force and the end of the final story arc for this series. The issue started out strong, action and dialogue felt well-paced, but everything speeds up about halfway through the issue as a rush is put on events to conclude the story. Evil Beast's actions at the end don't really feel earned, as nothing he says or does before his demise makes me feel like he had a change of heart, even though he did repent and saved his friends. It also continues the trend of the villains destroying themselves without the heroes' involvement, so it makes one wonder why X-Force even had to become involved.

Thankfully, the rest of the cast is given something to do in this final issue, and it is a treat to see Colossus and Omega Red team up to take down a sentinel. Laura also gets a chance to shine in the issue as well as she takes the lead in the field.

The art, as always, is great. Thankfully, enough differences are kept between Evil Beast and Good Beast so there isn't a case of mistaken identity between the two characters, even when Evil Beast is out of his mecha armor.

It is difficult to say how the series will be looked on in the future, but at the moment, when this last issue is still fresh and new, the story in its pages can be at least considered to have interesting ideas, as well as bringing up difficult questions on morality that will be good to reflect on long after the final page is turned. more

Last issue, I was glad to have a break from the violence that started this whole Sabretooth War, but this issue really made me wish that some of that violence would return as this issue continues to set pieces in place. There's nothing really eventful or exciting that takes place in this issue, it mostly just seems to promise more interesting things for next issue rather than doing anything here.

Sabretooth is the main character in this issue, and while we do see the Exiles and Logan make appearances, the Exiles are left to accomplish nothing and Logan only appears at the end to set things up for the next issue. There's nothing of particular note that Sabretooth says or does with Kid Omega that hadn't been established previously, and I have noticed that is a particular flaw Percy has in writing his longer story arcs with villains: they tend to get repetitive and retread dialogue that has been used before.

The art continues to be phenomenal and is probably the best thing about this issue. Let's hope next issue delivers on some actual plot. more

I don't read Dr. Strange comics all that often, but when I saw Taskmaster was going to be making an appearance in this story arc, I just had to pick this up. And I am happy to say I was not disappointed. If you're like me and just jumping into the issue without reading any of the series prior to this, you won't have any trouble keeping up. It's a fun romp, not weighed down by other events that may be going on in the series, and references to other events are clearly labeled so a person knows where to look if they want more background.

As for the story itself, it is a pretty standard affair of the heros (and Taskmaster) going on a quest to save some kids. The banter between the characters is hilarious, and you can tell everyone is having a good time despite the danger. The ending of the story ends on a cliffhanger with a Dr. Strange villain reveal who is involved in the game in a way that makes sense for anyone who has ever played Dungeons and Dragons. The stakes are raised well with the reveal, and I am excited to see how it all wraps up. more

This issue was a much needed change of pace from the violence of the first issues of this Sabretooth War as we get to see the cast deal with the repercussions of the attack on the Greenhouse. There's a great deal of character work done here with the cast that I enjoyed, everyone is struggling with the losses they have had and everyone is responding to those losses in a different way. Logan's response is heartbreaking, as we see him going mad with anger over the loss of his son, and then the silent moment of mourning he has over losing Laura. His mistakes weigh heavily on his conscience, and it is a very interesting difference between how he views his rivalry with Sabretooth compared to Sabretooth's views, which were revealed last issue.

The other exceptional thing about this issue is the art. It is beautiful and dynamic. Action scenes are filled with fluid motion and the character's faces are incredibly expressive. more

As X-Force reaches its conclusion, we get an issue that focuses primarily on Beast, both the good and the bad. The good Hank gets a chance to shine and show his knowledge, skills, humor and good nature as he reconnects with Wonder Man. On the flip side of that, we see what bad Hank has been up to and I was pretty shocked at how nefarious his plan is and how well-connected it seemed to be to the wider narrative of X-men comics. It's not often we see references and connections made to other X-books in Percy's writing, but I think it was done really well here and I am very curious to see how the team resolves this dangerous situation.
When the story isn't focused on Hank, it is unfortunately weaker. The fact that good Hank managed to escape undetected for an entire 24 hours seems like a glaring oversight on security and doesn't make the team look good. I also noticed that Wolverine seems to be back in the lead role leading field operations despite the fact that he had abandoned the team for an extended period, it seems a bit odd that we don't see the characters really reconciling or settling into their new dynamics with each other. Instead, most of the cast is just there, and I for one wish that they actually got more diologue and development before the series ends. more

The gore and violence is turned down a little bit this issue as we move away from Sabretooth's assault on the Greenhouse and Logan and go back to his home base for an issue. We get to see inside Sabretooth's head here, and it's nice enough work to set up his motivations and get an inside look into what he's doing and how he's doing it, but it's mostly just a set-up issue to get everyone ready for the next bout. Still, while the pace and tone of violence slows downa bit, it is a nice reprieve from the gore that was seen in the first two issues and sets the pieces in motion for two characters in particular to make an impact later on in the story. more